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Latest news: Inflation and Deflation

Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas

Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas

Lower energy rebates and higher housing costs than a year ago have propelled the headline inflation rate to its highest level in 16 months.

Dire housing affordability widening the wealth divide

Dire housing affordability widening the wealth divide

Dire housing affordability widening the wealth divide

Dire housing affordability widening the wealth divide

An extraordinary rise in demand combined with constrained supply has created a boom in Australian home values and rents over the past five years.

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.

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Wages data could force RBA to turn page on rates cut

Wages data could force RBA to turn page on rates cut

Unlikely to receive another rate cut in the next six months, borrowers will at least see the big four banks face parliamentary scrutiny in Canberra this week.

The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts

The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts

The rising cost of new homes and services such as takeaway meals were key to the Reserve Bank's inflation miss in September and could rule out future rate cuts.

Illicit cigarettes surge clouds modest spending lift

Illicit cigarettes surge clouds modest spending lift

A 0.2 per cent rise in household spending in September would have been twice as strong if not for a fall in legal tobacco sales, according to official figures.

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

The coalition has sought to link a recent rise in inflation and unemployment to the 1970s economic malaise, but analysts say there is no need to panic.

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Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

All four major banks predict mortgage holders will have to wait until 2026 for rate relief after a larger-than expected inflation rise.

Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth

Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth

Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth

Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth

The economy is in a "good spot" but one sector is proving more stubborn than expected, the boss of the Reserve Bank says.

Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes

Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes

Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes

Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes

Strong growth in household spending earlier this year is unlikely to be matched, which could ease Reserve Bank fears of a return of inflation pressures.

Cup Day rate cut in doubt as RBA nears final straight

Cup Day rate cut in doubt as RBA nears final straight

Cup Day rate cut in doubt as RBA nears final straight

Cup Day rate cut in doubt as RBA nears final straight

The odds are lengthening on an interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day, as the Reserve Bank adopts a hawkish tone and inflation steps up the pace.

Bank's big rate call after 'ugly' inflation print

Bank's big rate call after 'ugly' inflation print

Bank's big rate call after 'ugly' inflation print

Bank's big rate call after 'ugly' inflation print

A big four bank has pushed back its forecast for the next Reserve Bank rate cut after Australia's headline inflation rate jumped in August.

Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Hopes of a rate cut have slipped after a shock surge in inflation, but it's not off the cards yet with more data to come before the next Reserve Bank meeting.

Rate cut hopes dim as power bill shock sparks inflation

Rate cut hopes dim as power bill shock sparks inflation

Rate cut hopes dim as power bill shock sparks inflation

Rate cut hopes dim as power bill shock sparks inflation

Borrowers hoping for a second straight interest rate cut have been dealt a blow after a surge in electricity prices drove inflation unexpectedly higher.

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Further rate cuts at risk as rent pushes up inflation

Future rate cuts may be less likely if renting and construction costs contributing to housing inflation continue to grow.

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates.

Households spending on non-essentials as pressures ease

An easing in household financial pressures is helping fuel spending with consumers forking out more on recreation, culture and food, fresh stats show.

Rate cut looms as inflation result brings RBA 'comfort'

The Reserve Bank should have "all the comfort it needs" to cut interest rates again in August after underlying inflation fell to a three-and-a-half year low.

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The piece of data that could decide next rate decision

Quarterly inflation data will dominate the economic agenda this week, while dwelling approvals, retail sales and property price figures will also be revealed.

Economists point to tariffs as US prices edge up

US consumer prices have posted their biggest jump in five months in June, suggesting tariffs may be starting to heat up inflation.

Shock inflation drop boosts rate-cut hopes

Inflation levels have fallen to 2.1 per cent in the year to May, defying market predictions and increasing the odds the Reserve Bank will reduce interest rates.

Spotlight on inflation as state treasurers come clean

Monthly inflation data and state budget updates are set to dominate the economic agenda and shape the Reserve Bank's next cash rate call.

Homebuyers stand to win as big bank ups rate-cut bet

Westpac's chief economist has added two more rate cuts to her forecast for 2026 with lower immigration expected to drive down rents and inflation.

Weak business investment underlines productivity battle

Encouraging productivity-boosting investment, such as infrastructure connecting regions with capital cities, is needed amid a slowdown in capital expenditure.

Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut

Headline inflation has held steady but came in hotter than economists expected in the year to April. Whether it's a blip or something else remains to be seen.

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